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France proposing merging, scrapping third of gov't agencies by end-year
PARIS, April 27 (Reuters) - The French government will propose combining or eliminating a third of government agencies by the end of the year in a bid to save money, the public accounts minister said on Sunday."We will, by the end of the year, propose in the budget that a third of state-backed a...Reuters
Sun, Apr 27
Trump says US ships should be allowed to travel through the Panama and Suez canals for free
WASHINGTON, April 26 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that American military and commercial ships should be allowed to travel through the Panama Canal and Suez Canal free of charge.Reuters
Sun, Apr 27
China's industrial profits rise 0.8% in Q1
BEIJING, April 27 (Reuters) - Profits at China's industrial firms grew 0.8% in the first quarter from the same period last year, official data showed on Sunday, reversing a 0.3% decline in the first two months.In March, total profits of industrial companies rose 2.6%, according to National Burea...Reuters
Sun, Apr 27
World Bank chief economist sounds alarm on emerging market debt issues, urges liberalization
WASHINGTON, April 25 (Reuters) - Spiking trade uncertainty is compounding rising debt and sluggish growth problems facing emerging markets and developing countries, but cutting their own tariffs could provide a big boost, said Indermit Gill, the World Bank's chief economist.Reuters
Sun, Apr 27
ECB consensus builds for June rate cut but no appetite for big move, sources say
WASHINGTON, April 26 (Reuters) - European Central Bank policymakers are becoming increasingly confident about cutting interest rates in June as inflation continues its march lower, but there is little to no appetite for a big move, six sources told Reuters.Reuters
Sun, Apr 27
Young Canadians favor Conservatives in election despite Trump threat
Poilievre's focus on cost of living resonates with young votersPolls show Conservatives lead among young men, but Liberals lead overallYouth turnout could be key to election outcome in populous provincesBy Wa Lone, Kyaw Soe Oo VAUGHAN, Canada, April 26 (Reuters) - Conservative leader Pierre P...Reuters
Sat, Apr 26
CORRECTED-China will adopt 'more proactive economic policies to hit growth target, minister says
HONG KONG, April 26 (Reuters) - China will adopt "more proactive" macroeconomic policies to help achieve its annual economic growth target, Finance Minister Lan Foan said on Thursday. Speaking at a World Bank Development Committee meeting in Washington, Lan said China was willing to furthe...Reuters
Sat, Apr 26
Former Fed governor Warsh blasts US central bank for leaving its lane
Warsh criticizes Fed's reliance on data dependence, forward guidanceTrump reportedly discussed firing Powell with Warsh, who advised against itWarsh advocates for Fed's operational independence, limited roleBy Francesco Canepa WASHINGTON, April 25 (Reuters) - Former Federal Reserve Govern...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
Former Fed governor Warsh says Fed shouldn't buy US govt debt in normal times
April 25 (Reuters) - Former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh, on President Donald Trump's short list of candidates to be the next chief of the Fed, on Friday said he believes the central bank should reduce its footprint in financial markets"What bothers me most is when we're doing th...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
Former Fed governor Warsh says US central bank should change its ways
Warsh criticizes Fed's reliance on data dependence, forward guidanceTrump reportedly discussed firing Powell with Warsh, who advised against itWarsh advocates for Fed's operational independence, limited roleBy Francesco Canepa WASHINGTON, April 25 (Reuters) - Former Federal Reserve Govern...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
TREASURIES-Yields dip amid hopes of trade war thaw, growth slowdown concerns
Cautious optimism markets may stabilize after sharp volatilityBut trade deal hopes may not last longPerceived Fed's flexibility on rate cuts helps push yields lowerYield curve 'bull-flattens' on cloudy economic outlookBy Davide Barbuscia NEW YORK, April 25 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury yi...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
